My last post was about my autistic son's artwork which was featured in a shopping complex Spring located in Kuching, the city where I lived. I did not expect the response to this article to be so good. There were so many praises about Jonathan's artwork, which I thought was just a simple piece of work. I must admit that both my wife Roselind and I do not know much about art. There were also so many messages of encouragement for me and my wife, and we are even more encouraged to do more work with Jonathan.
Today's artwork was drawn quite a few years back and it was framed and hung it my house. I am not sure whether it was a self-portrait. I think that I have yet to understand fully what Jonathan tried to convey in his painting. Based on that I have also written a poem to accompany the artwork. I hope that readers will enjoy reading my poem and appreciate Jonathan's work at the same time.
To me, this is a milestone as this is the first time I am collaborating with my son in a work of art. I would not believe this would have been possible many years back. Through this collaboration, I really do hope to understand Jonathan better and this desire is expressed in my poem.
I Wish I Understand
There is something you want to say
But the words just can’t come out
I wish I understand
What you are trying to convey
Your eyes are full of expression
There are mysteries deep inside you
I wish I understand
Just the way you feel
Your head is slightly tilted
Full of curiosity
I wish I understand
What you want to know
There is so much that you can teach us
But you are trapped within your world
I wish I understand
The lessons you want us to learn
Steeminly yours
Charles
